Health Promotion Programs

We offer various health promotion programs in the community that encourage healthy physical, cognitive and emotional well being for persons living with dementia and their care partners.

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Contact information

For more information on our Health Promotion Programs, please contact: 

📞  Telephone: (705) 560-0603
📧  Email: healthpromotion@alzheimersudbury.ca 

Minds in Motion®

Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and cognitive stimulation.

Sudbury | IN-PERSON

 Parkside - Group 1
🗓️  March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 (Thursdays)
🕑  2:30pm to 4:30pm 
📍  Parkside Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St, Sudbury

Minnow Lake - Group 1
🗓️  April 28, May 5, 12, 26, June 2, 9,16, 23 (Mondays)
🕑  2:00pm to 4:00pm
📍  Royal Canadian Legion, 1553 Weller St, Sudbury

Parkside - Group 2
🗓️  May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 (Thursdays)
🕑  2:30pm to 4:30pm
📍 Parkside Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St, Sudbury

North Bay | IN-PERSON

Minds in Motion - The Village - Group 1 (morning)
🗓️  April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 (Tuesdays)
🕑  9:00am - 11:00am
📍 The Village, 100 College Dr. North Bay

Minds in Motion - The Village - Group 2 (afternoon)
🗓️  May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 (Thursdays)
🕑  2:30pm to 4:30pm
📍 The Village, 100 College Dr. North Bay 

Exercise and Games Time

All Sites | VIRTUAL

Exercise and Game Time - virtual
🗓️  Every Tuesday
🕑 1:30pm to 2:30pm
📍 Video Call: Click Here to access

Pole Walking

North Bay | IN-PERSON

Pole Walking
🗓️  May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 (Tuesday)
🕑  10:00am to 11:00am
📍  North Bay Area - details given upon registration

Music Project

The Alzheimer Society Music Project is designed for persons living with dementia. A personalized iPod is provided to the client along with earphones and a charging accessory. The goal of this project is to provide persons living with dementia a soundtrack to their lives to enhance their social and emotional well being. For more information about the project, please visit musicproject.ca.

Friendship Circle

This group offers a way for persons living with dementia, their care partners, family and friends to socialize, develop friendships and share their experiences from their dementia journey all while enjoying activities in the community.

To register: 
📝  healthpromotion@alzheimersudbury.ca | 1-800-407-6369
🎟️ Spots are limited, so be sure to register soon!

Sudbury | IN-PERSON

Planetarium Show
🗓️  April 15th
🕑  3:00pm to 4:00pm
📍  Laurentian University - Fraser Building, 935 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury

Maple Hill Farm Visit
🗓️  April 25th
🕑  10:30am-12:00pm
📍  450 Dominion Dr, Hanmer

Geology Presentation: Sudbury’s Crater
🗓️  May 9th
🕑  11:00am
📍  Laurentian University - Willet Green Miller Building, 935 Ramsey Lake Rd

North Bay | IN-PERSON

Flower Arranging Workshop with Flowers by Moira
🗓️  May 28
🕑  6:30pm to 8:00pm
📍  Alzheimer Society, 140 King Street West, North Bay

Reptile Show with Reptile Adventure Camp
🗓️  June 11
🕑  6:00pm to 7:30pm
📍  Alzheimer Society, 140 King Street West, North Bay

Friendship Circle is funded through the HelpAge Canada. 

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Minds in Motion®

Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and their care partners.

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Education Programs

We provide an extensive range of educational opportunities tailored for diverse audiences including the general public, healthcare professionals, first responders, caregivers, family members, and individuals living with dementia

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Support Groups

Through various support groups, families and those living with dementia share personal experiences, expanding their social network and enhancing feelings of self-worth and control. Trained facilitators lead these groups, providing emotional relief and effective coping strategies.

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